Nicole Asbury

Washington, D.C.

Staff Writer

Education: University of Kansas, BS in journalism

Nicole Asbury is a local reporter for The Washington Post covering education and K-12 schools in Maryland. She joined The Post as an intern in 2021. She has previously covered Kansas politics and breaking news for the Kansas City Star as an intern, and she has served as an editorial intern for the Poynter Institute.
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Latest from Nicole Asbury

Montgomery school construction projects hit by rising costs, inflation

County leaders considering how to fund the projects are hearing from parents about aging buildings and overcrowding at schools long in need of improvements.

April 22, 2023

Man fatally shot in Prince George’s County, police say

A man was fatally shot in the greater Landover area of Prince George's County, police said Sunday.

April 11, 2023

Some Montgomery parents want to opt out of new books featuring LGBTQ characters

The Montgomery County school system said it would halt its opt-out provision for the books and parents should not expect advance notification when they are used.

April 11, 2023

A Montgomery County parent still pushes for schools to ban the ‘R-word’

Parent Jared Hautamaki is still fighting for a total ban on attire worn by Montgomery County students with the old name and logo of the Washington Commanders.

April 1, 2023

Frederick Co. middle school student threatened 10 classmates, police said

An Urbana Middle School student made a PowerPoint presentation threatening violence toward 10 other students, according to Frederick County law enforcement.

March 28, 2023

Washington’s cherry blossoms are in peak bloom

Peak bloom occurs when 70 percent of cherry tree buds are flowering.

March 23, 2023

Montgomery County schools report increase in arrests, decrease in calls for service

Montgomery County schools data shows there have been 13 arrests this school year, which is an increase from three arrests last year.

March 22, 2023

Poolesville students report nausea, headaches during school construction

Construction at Poolesville High began in June 2022, and it is expected to be completed in 2024.

March 17, 2023

Counselor at high school ‘wellness center’ charged in sex abuse case

The 24-year-old worked at Watkins Mill High School in Montgomery County.

March 16, 2023

Montgomery executive pitches property tax increase to fund school needs

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich pitched a 10cent property tax increase that would raise over $220 million for schools.

March 15, 2023